BOSSES at the operators of three leisure centres in Devon have issued reassurance after a charity which operated its ‘back office services’ suddenly ceased trading.

Active Nation provided back office services to Active Torridge, including payroll and membership subscriptions.

Despite it ceasing trading, bosses at Torridge District Council have said that its leisure centres will remain open and they will do all they can to minimise disruption.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Torridge District Council is aware that with immediate effect, Active Nation UK Limited has ceased trading. Active Nation is a registered charity which provides back-office services to Active Torridge, and deals with the payroll and membership subscriptions for the council's leisure centres based in Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy.

“Torridge District Council is working with Active Torridge to ensure that all memberships and staff payments will be transferred from Active Nation. Customer bookings and memberships will continue as normal and the daily operational running of each of the centres will not be affected.

“Should there be any unintended disruption we will notify members and customers at the earliest opportunity. You do not need to do anything or take any action with your regular payments as Active Torridge is still operating fully.”

Steve Hearse, the chief executive officer at Torridge District Council, added: "Torridge District Council is working closely with Active Torridge to do all we can to ensure that all staff and members avoid any potential disruption following the news that our sub-contractor, Active Nation, has ceased trading. Our contract with Active Nation, is purely for the supply of back-office services, so all our Leisure Centres will remain open to the public as usual.

"We are doing all we can to minimise any potential disruption for employees and members. I would like to thank all our staff for their continued dedication and support to our residents."